Cherbourg Primary School, based in Eastleigh, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Cherbourg Primary School currently has around 374 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 47.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 11 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Cherbourg Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5QF |
| Website: | www.cherbourg.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02380612557 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Wendy Smith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 115887 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 400 |
| Number of Pupils: | 374 |
| Number of Boys: | 194 |
| Number of Girls: | 180 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.00% | 288 |
| Other White | 5.90% | 22 |
| White and Asian | 3.70% | 14 |
| White and Black African | 3.50% | 13 |
| African | 2.10% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 8 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherbourg Primary School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5QF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary & Pre-School Chamberlayne Road , SO50 5JL | - not rated | 702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent Primary School , Toynbee Road SO50 9DH | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneham Park Primary Academy Whieldon Way , North Stoneham Park SO50 9SB | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Infant School Shakespeare Road , SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quilley School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5EL | - not rated | 348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 705 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tankerville Special School Romsey Road , SO50 9AJ | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Eastleigh Primary Campus The Mallard Centre, Nightingale Avenue , SO50 9JJ | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington Manor School Allington Manor , Allington Lane SO50 7DE | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.